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Journeyperson Mechanic – without tools
(Full Time)
Utility Operations Department
Overview
The City of Chilliwack is home to more than 100,000 residents and offers a wide range of services to best serve the population. If you want to work for a supportive employer in a city with exceptional outdoor amenities minutes away, a bounty of farm-to-table options and a rich history, Chilliwack is the place for you.
As a rapidly growing municipality committed to quality service and a positive work environment, we are seeking talented professionals who want to make a difference in the community. The Utility Operations Department at the City of Chilliwack is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Journeyperson Mechanic without tools.
Are you the one we’re looking for?
The incumbent in this class is responsible for all maintenance and repair requirements of all municipal vehicles and equipment as assigned; overhauling, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of automotive, mobile and stationary equipment; rebuilding and replacing transmissions; installing and repairing motors, front and rear assemblies and steering and braking systems. The incumbent will be required to perform welding and fabricating work. The incumbent will organize routine work and assist drivers/operators in regard to the maintenance of equipment and vehicles on which they work. The incumbent will be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Assignments and responsibilities are performed under general supervision in accordance with established routine and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Mechanic Supervisor.
If you have the following knowledge, skills and abilities we encourage you to apply:
- Must have successfully completed a registered apprentice program in heavy duty mechanics as sponsored by the Department of Labour;
- Must hold a valid Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate;
- Hold or able to obtain B.C. Pressure Fuel Certification;
- Hold or able to obtain Fire Apparatus Certifications;
- Superior knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment used in the automotive/heavy duty mechanic trade;
- Superior knowledge of the practices, procedures, methods and principles used in vehicle/equipment maintenance;
- Sound knowledge of National Safety Code regulations as apply to vehicles over 5000 kgs;
- Sound knowledge of alternative fuels as related to a mixed fleet environment;
- Able to understand verbal and written instructions in English, maintain schedules, preventive maintenance programs and complete appropriate records, reports, etc.;
- Able to operate or understand the principles of operation of all municipal equipment to perform road tests as necessary and be in possession of a valid Class 3 B.C. Driver's Licence with air endorsement
- Able to recognize and rectify and/or report upon actual or potential safety hazards;
- Have working knowledge of computer applications as related to the duties of Journeyperson Mechanic;
- Thorough understanding of the duties of Automotive Service Technician, Commercial Transport Mechanic, Heavy Duty off-road equipment, and Emergency Response Fire Fighting equipment;
- Able to perform welding and fabricating work;
- Able to demonstrate the proper procedures in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work place;
Expected hours of work for this position will be Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, subject to change as per Section 14.01(3) of the Collective Agreement. The hourly rate of pay in this position is $41.84 (2024 rate).
How to Apply:
Job Title: Journeyperson Mechanic – without tools (Full Time)
Competition Number: 2024-85
Closing Date: June 28, 2024 at 4:30pm
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Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $41.84 Hour
